Program Manager I - Integrated Production Programs

BAE Systems • Westminster, CO

3d • $132,962 - $226,035 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.
What You’ll Do:
Responsible for overall program leadership, direction and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications.
Plan, organize, direct, and control all activities of a program to satisfy contractual requirements and meet financial commitments to the company, while ensuring good employee and customer relations.
Focal point for establishing program execution goals and strategy in a fast paced and often dynamic environment. Create the vision that energizes and enables the team to win.
Act as the main interface with the Customer and main BAE Systems Space and Mission Sytems (SMS) representative on all program related subjects.
Responsible for the program’s major metrics – sales, bookings, profit, and the customer relationship.
Review and evaluate the program status on a continuing basis and work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
Work closely with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management to communicate program progress and resolve issues and concerns.
Work with Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU) management to ensure the program is staffed with appropriate skill levels and that work is being accomplished according to plan.
Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance / approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.
Coordinate the shared use of capital assets and company facilities with other programs.
Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed-down to the internal team and subcontractors.
Develop and monitor fidelity of the program baseline including definition of tasks, program budgets and program schedules.
Employ proactive risk & opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.
Employ Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and practices including variance reporting.
Lead change proposal efforts for program including pre-coordination with customer to establish expectations.
Lead in the development of program add-on/follow-on activities including capture planning, program execution strategies, definition of assumptions and ground rules, and developing executable program plans.
May be the focal point for follow-on or repeat business development on task-order type programs with customer set through collaborative development of solutions and performance-based marketing.
Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
Lead technical, contracts, and subcontracts staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors performing on the contract.
Direct the work of program leads and other designated staff supporting contract execution, delegate critical functions, as required.
Provide leadership to the program team, balancing the needs of the program with individual expectations. Be an advocate for career development of members of the program team.
Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged and empowered to execute, and are recognized for their performance.
Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned programs.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

• A current, active Secret security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall program leadership, direction and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control all activities of a program to satisfy contractual requirements and meet financial commitments to the company, while ensuring good employee and customer relations.
• Focal point for establishing program execution goals and strategy in a fast paced and often dynamic environment. Create the vision that energizes and enables the team to win.
• Act as the main interface with the Customer and main BAE Systems Space and Mission Sytems (SMS) representative on all program related subjects.
• Responsible for the program’s major metrics – sales, bookings, profit, and the customer relationship.
• Review and evaluate the program status on a continuing basis and work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
• Work closely with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management to communicate program progress and resolve issues and concerns.
• Work with Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU) management to ensure the program is staffed with appropriate skill levels and that work is being accomplished according to plan.
• Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance / approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.
• Coordinate the shared use of capital assets and company facilities with other programs.
• Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed-down to the internal team and subcontractors.
• Develop and monitor fidelity of the program baseline including definition of tasks, program budgets and program schedules.
• Employ proactive risk & opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.
• Employ Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and practices including variance reporting.
• Lead change proposal efforts for program including pre-coordination with customer to establish expectations.
• Lead in the development of program add-on/follow-on activities including capture planning, program execution strategies, definition of assumptions and ground rules, and developing executable program plans.
• May be the focal point for follow-on or repeat business development on task-order type programs with customer set through collaborative development of solutions and performance-based marketing.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
• Lead technical, contracts, and subcontracts staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors performing on the contract.
• Direct the work of program leads and other designated staff supporting contract execution, delegate critical functions, as required.
• Provide leadership to the program team, balancing the needs of the program with individual expectations. Be an advocate for career development of members of the program team.
• Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged and empowered to execute, and are recognized for their performance.
• Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned programs.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees